HARARE – Last week, Zanu PF held a party to celebrate its “crushing victory” in last year’s elections. As has already been noted, there is something decidedly perverse about holding such a party at this time. For starters, it was just a pointless charade. How many political parties commemorate electoral triumphs a year later? Will…
HARARE – Industrialists have questioned President Robert Mugabe’s awareness of Zimbabwe’s economic dire straits. This comes as the country’s industry is in a deplorable state, with many companies shutting down and many more projected to as the country’s economy deteriorates further. Recently, Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa backed down on his 6,2 percent 2014 GDP growth…
HARARE – Metallon Gold Zimbabwe (Metallon) has embarked on an exploration exercise at its Bulawayo-based How Mine (How) as part of efforts to boost gold production. The miner – which operates four other gold mines in Zimbabwe; Redwing, Shamva, Mazowe and Acturus, and is owned by South African mining investor Mzi Khumalo – said the exploration…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has threatened to scrap protectionist measures, arguing that the country’s industries must be competitive. Industry minister, Mike Bimha, said measures recently imposed by government were “protecting inefficient firms”, adding that local firms must not expect protection, but support. “We will do all we can to support local industries, please note that support…
HARARE – Confusion reigns supreme at the Miss Zimbabwe Trust camp following the stepping down of Miss Zimbabwe queen Thabiso Phiri last week over unknown personal reasons. Since the princess’ bombshell, Phiri has not said much save to say she did it for personal reasons while Mary Chiwenga, the Trust’s chairperson had promised to hold…
GWERU – A sedentary Gweru last weekend came alive with a hive of activities keeping the city’s entertainment-starved fans on their feet in the local pubs, with the Miss Gweru finals headlining an eventful weekend. The city hosted Zim dancehall Kings on Friday where big names like Winky D, Freeman, Guspy Warrior and rising star…
HARARE – Zimfebi Music Festival, back for the 2014 edition is jam-packed with renowned acts from Zimbabwe, Sweden, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya and Uganda. The festival which has 11 outstanding acts will take place at the Book Café on August 9 from 6pm. Celso Paco arguably, one of the best composers, percussionist, storyteller and multi-instrumentalistwill be…
HARARE – High Court Judge Chinembiri Bhunu yesterday warned Transport minister Obert Mpofu against being “sarcastic”, and warned him to take court proceedings seriously. Justice Bhunu said this during Mpofu’s cross-examination in the on-going trial of Core Mining and Minerals (Private) Limited director Lovemore Kurotwi. Mpofu is the State’s last witness in the trial. Kurotwi…
HARARE – Munyaradzi Kereke, Zanu PF MP for Bikita West, has appealed to the Supreme Court arguing that he has no case to answer in his alleged rape of a minor. This follows High Court Judge Happias Zhou’s ruling ordering prosecutor-general Johannes Tomana to issue a certificate for the private prosecution of Kereke on charges…
CHINGWIZI – Thousands of Tokwe-Mukorsi villagers are now living in the bush after they deserted Chingwizi holding camp following violent clashes with the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA). ZNA deployed soldiers at Chingwizi on Sunday, who reportedly beat up villagers before destroying their tents following violent skirmishes with the police last week. Villagers protested against government…
